Heat Stroke
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Between March and August, the weather in Saudi Arabia is extremely hot. Temperatures can go up to 55 degrees centigrade. There is a serious risk of heat stroke. The signs and symptoms to look for are:
- Feeling of extreme heat
- Body temperature rising rapidly
- Feeling of drowsiness
- Unconsciousness
- Epileptic fits
What to do:
- Take the person into the shade
- Take their clothes off
- Spray body with cool water and fan it
- Get medical help urgently
How to avoid heat stroke:
- As far as possible, avoid direct heat from the sun
- Remain in the shade
- Go out during evenings and nights
- Keep your body cool by drinking plenty of water
- When you have to go out in the sun cover your body completely with clothes. Cover your head so that only your eyes and nose are exposed